Ensuring the Future of the Poultry and Egg Industry
Your USPOULTRY Foundation is making a difference!
We are building on our success, having invested more
than $1 million in the industry over the last year.
The leadership of the Foundation is more important than ever as the industry faces ever-evolving challenges from disease and supply chain crisis to declining sources for funding important research.
The Foundation's mission is clear:
- Support the recruitment and training of the brightest students
- Seek and fund scientific research
- Foster student scientists
- Promote careers in the poultry and egg industry
We look forward to continuing our legacy of success and partnering with you and other industry leaders to ensure the future. With your help, we can build the next generation of leaders in the poultry industry, while conducting vital research to continue our commitment to produce safe, sustainable, wholesome and affordable poultry and egg products.
Spotlight
$10,000 USPOULTRY Foundation Student Recruiting Grant Awarded to Penn State University
The USPOULTRY Foundation awarded a $10,000 student recruiting grant to Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) in University Park, Pa. The Poultry and Avian Science minor (PAS) was established at Penn State in 2005. The Animal Science major offers two primary tracks, one focused on veterinary medicine and research and the other on industry and business. Both tracks include poultry-related courses, such as avian physiology, poultry production and poultry evaluation.
ANNUAL REPORT
The USPOULTRY Foundation provides a yearly annual report that includes information on activities, events and other news.
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New Research Sheds Light on Egg Drop Syndrome Transmission and Vaccination Response
April 14, 2026
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a research project evaluating the spread of Egg Drop Syndrome 1976 (EDS 76) and flock responses to vaccination. The research is part of the Association’s comprehensive research program, which encompasses all p...
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USPOULTRY and Foundation Approve Nearly $500,000 in New Research Through the Board Research Initiative Program
April 13, 2026
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation have approved $491,070 in funding for four new research grants at three institutions through the Board Research Initiative Program. The topics and requests for proposals were selected by the USPOULTRY board of directors. The Foundation ...
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USPOULTRY and Foundation Approve More Than $570,000 in New Research Grants Through the Comprehensive Research Program
April 9, 2026
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation have approved more than $570,000 in funding for seven new research grants at institutions across the country through the Comprehensive Research Program. The funding was authorized by the boards of both organizations following recommenda...
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Researchers Evaluate Variability and Lot Definitions in Secondary Poultry Processing
April 9, 2026
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a research project evaluating whether “combos” can reasonably be treated as independent lots, specifically when it comes to food safety, particularly Salmonella. The research is part of the Association’s compr...
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USPOULTRY and Foundation Approve More Than $570,000 in New Research Grants Through the Comprehensive Research Program
April 8, 2026
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation have approved more than $570,000 in funding for seven new research grants at institutions across the country through the Comprehensive Research Program. The funding was authorized by the boards of both organizations following recommenda...
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